Attesting St Kitts and Nevis Documents (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions about St Kitts and Nevis Apostille services

Can St Kitts and Nevis documents be legalized by Apostille?

Yes - St Kitts and Nevis is a member of the Apostille Convention.

St Kitts and Nevis documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country.

When St Kitts and Nevis documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as AE United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates - TW TaiwanTaiwan - MY MalaysiaMalaysia - TH ThailandThailand - ZM ZambiaZambia - QA QatarQatar they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country.

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What types of documents can be legalized in St Kitts and Nevis for use abroad?

St. Kitts and Nevis Apostille Stamps are issued to authenticate documents issued by public officials, including:

  • Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates
  • Police Certificates
  • Certificates of Good Stranding
  • Certificates of Incorporation
  • Articles of Incorporation, company by-laws and other company documents#Court documents

Other documents can be authenticated with an Apostille in St. Kitts and Nevis when certified by a notary public of the Federation, including affidavits and powers of attorney.

To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in St Kitts and Nevis, please contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our St Kitts and Nevis apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of St Kitts and Nevis documents, see:
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How can I obtain my St Kitts and Nevis Criminal Record Certificate to use abroad?

A St. Kitts and Nevis police certificate can be obtained from the Criminal Records Office in Basseterre. Applications may be submitted by mail, in person (including through an authorized representative) or though an Embassies and High Commissions of St. Kitts and Nevis abroad Embassy or High CommissionExternal link (opens in new tab)

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How do I obtain an apostille for company registration documents issued in St Kitts and Nevis?

Certificates of Incorporation issued in St. Kitts and Nevis by the Registrar of Corporations can be notarized and authenticated with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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How long does it take to obtain an apostille on a document in St Kitts and Nevis?

Apostilles in St. Kitts and Nevis are normally obtained in 1-2 working days

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I need an apostille for my St Kitts and Nevis birth, death or marriage certificate - do I need to provide an original certificate?

We can obtain an official copy locally in St. Kitts and Nevis from the Registrar General’s Office (St. Kitts) or from the Registrar General Department (Nevis), so there is no need to send your original copy.

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Where can I see reviews of Isarey's St Kitts and Nevis Attestation and Apostille Services?

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How can I obtain a copy of a St Kitts and Nevis birth, marriage or death certificate?

Official certified copies of St. Kitts and Nevis birth, death and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Registrar General’s Office (St. Kitts) or from the Registrar General Department (Nevis).Acquiring copies of Certificates in St. Kitts and NevisExternal link (opens in new tab)

Isarey can obtain birth, death and marriage certificates directly in St. Kitts and Nevis for clients in need of apostille stamping. Please contact us for details.

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How can I legalize a St Kitts and Nevis document for use in the United Arab Emirates?

Documents issued in St. Kitts and Nevis required for submission to the authorities of the United Arab Emirates must be:

  • 1. legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Basseterre
  • 2. legalized by the Embassy of the St. Kitts and Nevis in Abu Dhabi
  • 3. attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Isarey can take care of the entire procedure, in St. Kitts and Nevis and Abu Dhabi. Please contact us for assistance.

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How can I legalize a St Kitts and Nevis document for use in Qatar?

Documents issued in St. Kitts and Nevis required for submission to the authorities of Qatar must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Basseterre, then attested by the Qatari Embassy in the Dominican Republic.

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How can I legalize a St Kitts and Nevis document for use in Taiwan?

Documents from St. Kitts and Nevis can be attested by the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Basseterre.

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How can I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing for a company in St Kitts and Nevis?

St. Kitts and Nevis Certificates of Good Standing can be obtained from the Registrar of Corporations. The Certificate of Good Standing includes the Company Name and Registration Number, Incorporation Date, Company Type, and confirms that the Company is in Good Standing and not being wound up or dissolved. The Certificate is provided in a digital format and can be verified online.

For assistance obtaining and authenticating a St. Kitts and Nevis Certificates of Good Standing for use abroad, please contact us

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How can I get a quote to certify my documents?

To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

PERSONAL DATA: If your documents contain personal data belonging to people outside your household, please ensure that you are authorised to share this data before uploading your documents. If your documents contain sensitive personal data, such as biometric data, medical data or data on criminal convictions, please ensure that you indicate this when prompted, upon submitting your documents. For further information on our processing of personal data contained in uploaded documents, please see:
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